This DIY basket fromHow toon Youtube is a great way to put your plastic bags to good use!

You dont need to buy baskets anymore; just recycle your plastic bags to make one.

Youre saving a lot of bucks, and at the same time, you also help our environment.

Recycled basket out from plastic bags

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Start making yours today by watching the video tutorial below.

Cut one side of the plastic bag so you might open it fully.

Next, start cutting 4 inches wide strips vertically.

Cutting the plastic bag into strips

After cutting these strips, order them by putting them in pairs.

Hang three pairs of plastic strips through the handle drawer.

(or nail, in this case, the handle drawer was used.)

Making the base of the recycled basket

Do a simple braid by grabbing the plastic in twos.

(double-check the braid is not too tight or too loose.)

Start quilling it in a circular motion.

check that to do it tightly so its sturdy enough to hold weight.

After creating the base, sew the braids so they will stay intact to one another.

Start by sewing vertically, then horizontally, and two diagonals to verify you have a sturdy base.

After you quill the first layer, sew it together to the bottom layer.

This will verify that it doesnt fall out.

Easy DIY Basket Using Plastic Bags